Content about Bentonville

August 29, 2012
Four million jobs, one at a time

When Ace Hardware injects a motivational speaker into its general session, that’s news.

Roy Spence is the “S” of Austin, Texas-based advertising agency GSD&M, whose client list includes Southwest Airlines, The PGA Tour, Popeyes and Ace Hardware.

February 22, 2011
Wal-Mart reports sales decline in Q4

Wal-Mart Stores posted its seventh straight quarterly sales decline, falling short of its own projections for the holiday period.

September 29, 2010
Walmart names new CFO

Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart announced its board of directors has elected Charles Holley, 54, as chief...

September 16, 2008
Walmart donates $2.5 million to hurricane relief

The retailer’s commitment will support such organizations as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army,...

September 7, 2008
TAILGAITING BLOOMS IN WALMART GARDEN CENTERS

Just in time to capitalize on the traditional fall football frenzy, Walmart has transformed more...

September 1, 2008
Walmart kicks off ‘Game Time Headquarters’

Beginning last month and running through Sept. 30, select stores have customized their Garden Centers...

June 17, 2008
Wal-Mart amends expenditure plans

The Bentonville, Ark.-based chain plans to spend $13 billion to $14 billion on growth plans...

March 20, 2008
Wal-Mart to recycle tires into mulch

The retailer will recycle approximately 2.5 million tires in 2008 to manufacture the eco-friendly Majestic...

February 13, 2008
Wal-Mart launches solar pilot program

The company described the project as a major step toward its goal of using 100...

January 31, 2008
Wal-Mart implements packaging ‘scorecard’

As of Jan. 30, the company had more than 97,000 items entered into its scorecard...

January 16, 2008
Wal-Mart plans new crop of energy-efficient stores

The retailer is set to open four stores that use 25 percent less energy and...

January 7, 2008
Wal-Mart picks up Tesco exec

Jack Sinclair will oversee the grocery business for Wal-Mart and will integrate planning, category management...

January 6, 2008
Wal-Mart loses North Carolina tax refund case

Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart has lost its case in North Carolina to recoup more than $30...

December 6, 2007
November chain store sales up 3.5 percent

U.S. chain store sales increased 3.5 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to the...

October 28, 2007
CFL juggernaut rolls on

Wal-Mart’s sale of more than 100 million compact fluorescent light bulbs -- earlier than anticipated...

October 21, 2007
Wal-Mart makes light work of CFL sales

With Wal-Mart Stores’ announcement early in October that it had already surpassed its goal of...

October 11, 2007
Retailers release September sales figures

Costco came out strong last month with comparable-store sales rising 6 percent....

October 2, 2007
Wal-Mart surpasses CFL goal

The world’s largest retailer set the goal of selling 100 million compact fluorescent light bulbs...